Snuggle up with these books this winter season!

The winter season calls for reads perfect to cuddle up with, and so here's our edit of some you can't miss.

books to snuggle up with

From queer young adult fiction to unmissable thrillers, here's a list of recommendations for you to expand your literary horizons. 

The Breakaway Series

Like Real People Do and Like You’ve Nothing Left to Prove by E. L. Massey are the first two books in the Breakaway series.

When figure skater Elijah Rodriguez meets Alexander Price, a controversial ice hockey captain, he completely hates Alex right off the bat. Then Alex makes Eli an unexpected offer: one date to prove there is more to him than it seems.

They go on a date and after that … they cannot stop hanging out with each other. Late night skate sessions, cooking with Alex’s teammates and so much more. Soon enough, you guessed it, their friendship blossoms into something more and we’re left kicking our feet with every turn of the page. But it isn't easy falling in love with your best friend with the whole world scrutinizing your every move ...

Full of sweet moments, adorable characters and a wholesome love story, Like Real People Do and Like You've Nothing Left to Prove are the perfect queer sports romances for you.

Sometimes love is a slow burn. Sometimes it’s a dumpster fire.

Relationships are hard enough for normal teenagers; what happens when the world is watching you fall in love with your best friend?

Can their love survive on thin ice?

Eli has been out of the closet for a while and their ‘friendship’ is beginning to raise eyebrows. Tired of sneaking around, Alex plans to make their relationship public at the end of the season. So what happens when an overzealous fan threatens to out them just as the Hell Hounds come close to becoming the champions?

Illustrated banner for 'The Breakaway Series' by E.L. Massey. The background is a soft red with a textured appearance. In the foreground, two young men in vintage hockey-style clothing share a friendly moment. Bold text reads, 'Sometimes love is a slow burn, sometimes it's a dumpster fire.' To the right, two book covers are displayed. The first book, titled 'Like Real People Do,' shows the characters sitting on a bench in sports gear. The second book, 'Like You've Nothing Left to Prove,' features both characters standing. Both covers share a teal background.

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